Data Privacy Policy

This privacy policy discloses the privacy practices for (www.yipa.org).

YIPA takes collecting and securing your data seriously. Because we value your relationship with us, we want you to fully understand our Data Privacy Policy. We work hard to earn your trust and we want to be transparent with you. It is our sincerest hope you will read and understand our policy and ask us any questions you may have about the policy.

When you interact with YIPA through one of our events or our advocacy efforts, we collect information you have shared with us. We use this data to provide you with pertinent information and make your experience with YIPA more meaningful and relevant to your Youth Work specific interests.

Our Data Privacy Policy explains:

Why we collect data and how we collect it.

What types of information we do and do not collect.

How we protect your data.

Ways in which we do and do not use your data.

How you can update or delete any and all data we have on you.

Our policy is meant to be simple and straight forward. This is because our practice of collection and use of data is simple and straight forward.

Why and How YIPA Collects Data

We want you to be successful in your efforts to support youth in becoming productive adults. We collect data for two primary reasons:

To help us better serve you. Data helps us to understand which of our services and offerings are important to you. We respect your interests and try to offer services that you will find valuable.

To help us make prudent organizational decisions. Given limited resources and the desire to make significant social change, we attempt to make data-driven decisions whenever possible. The information we collect helps us determine our audience reach and impact.

We collect information in two ways.

At your request. When you sign up for our E-newsletters, ask to get our updates, or become a member, your information is added to our database.

Information we collect when you attend a YIPA event or TAKE ACTION. Within our databases, we categorize and sort this information according to how you have engaged with YIPA (training, take action, etc.).

Types Of Information YIPA Does and Does Not Collect

We only collect information that is beneficial to your experience with us and information we can protect.

Data we collect. YIPA’s policy is to only collect basic information about you. When you complete one of our forms, we may ask for data such as your name, organization, type of youth work you do, phone number(s), email address(s) and physical address.

Data we do not collect. YIPA does not collect, use or store sensitive private data such as age, gender, and race. We also do not collect, store or even know your credit card or banking information. YIPA uses a Gateway Merchant to handle all our financial transactions with you. Gateway Merchants are required by federal law to ensure financial transaction security.

How YIPA Protects Your Data

YIPA believes date privacy is a top priority. Only YIPA staff has access to YIPA’s databases. All of our databases are password protected and basic internet security firewalls are utilized on all devices YIPA uses to manage our data.

How YIPA Does and Does Not Use Your Data

The date we collect helps us to make data-driven decisions and serve you better.

Ways in which your data is used. Data from your past engagement with YIPA helps us to more precisely focus our communications, including Take Action emails, to recipient audiences. Data on past engagement is also be used to help us decide future initiatives.

We sometimes share aggregate (non-personally identifiable) information with sponsors, legislators, members of the association and/or similar groups. The shared data is for identifying general trends or overall use of our services. The data is presented in a way that no third party can identify an individual person.

If an enforceable governmental request is made to YIPA, we would comply with current law and disclose requested data.

Ways in which your data is not used. We respect the trust you have given us and we do not sell or give away your data. Excluding YIPA staff, individual data will only be shared with your consent. As part of their orientation, each YIPA staff member receives training on the appropriate use of individual data and YIPA’s data privacy policies.

How you can add/delete any or all information we have collected on you.

You may inquire at any time about the data we have collected about you and we will respect your request to delete any or all data in our database. Of course, we hope to never lose your trust, but we will fully honor your request.

Changes to Our Data Privacy Policy

We may need to occasionally update and revise this policy statement. Please note, we will not reduce our privacy standards unless clear consent is granted from you.

If our policy changes, we will do our best to ensure that you know about any significant changes before they are implemented. As good practice, we will keep historical records of past policy statements which can be reviewed at any time reviewed by you.

If you have any questions about our Data Privacy Policy, please reach out to any YIPA staff member.

Updates

Our Privacy Policy may change from time to time and all updates will be posted on this page.

If you feel that we are not abiding by this privacy policy, you should contact us immediately via telephone at 763-434-4190 or via emailpaul@yipa.org.